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monoamine

American  
[mon-oh-uh-meen, -am-in] / ˌmɒn oʊ əˈmin, -ˈæm ɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. any of various biogenic amine neurotransmitters having a single amino group, as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

monoamine British  
/ ˌmɒnəʊˈeɪmiːn /

noun

  1. a substance, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, or serotonin, that contains a single amine group

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monoamine Scientific  
/ mŏn′ō-ăm′ēn,-ə-mēn′ /

  1. An amine compound containing one amino group (NH 2), especially such a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter. The catecholamines and serotonin are monoamines. Abnormal levels of monoamines in the brain have been implicated in mood disorders.

Etymology

Origin of monoamine

First recorded in 1855–60; mono- + amine

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